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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,453.70, 30,680.55 and 16,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,453.70, 30,680.55 and 16,808.70 is: 25,213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,453.70 : 30,680.55 = 16,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,453.70/30,680.55 = 16,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,453.70x = 30,680.55 × 16,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,453.70x = 515,700,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,700,160.79/20,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.05

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